The Merging Technologies Development Team is pleased to announce the release of Pyramix v8.1. This new version includes Merging Technologies’ Horus Networked Audio Interface DXD/DSD support, new features, improvements and bug fixes.

Please carefully read the release notes for the installation procedure for all details.

INSTALLATION:WARNING: Since Pyramix v8.1 Beta2 we include new MassCore version, please follow instruction in the release notes or the installation guide (page 10), links are available below WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Pyramix v8.1 WARNING: Make sure that you have your new v8 keys before proceeding with the v8.1 Release (v7.1 keys are not valid) WARNING: Since Pyramix v8.1 Beta2 projects are not compatible with the previous Pyramix 8.1 beta1 and Pyramix 8.0 versions, users must use the adequate Save Special option to open such project in older Pyramix versions

- At Pyramix v8.1 install you might have a “Bonjour” pending requirements, please proceed with this installation and afterwards the Pyramix installer will start. Once Pyramix is installed it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.

NOTES:- Pyramix v8.1 saved projects are NOT compatible with the Pyramix v8.0 projects. If you wish to open such projects in an older Pyramix version, make sure that you perform the proper Save Special, a new “Save as Version 8.0” entry was added.

Ravenna Driver for ASIO:The Ravenna Driver will allow the running of Ravenna in ASIO (PC Windows) with your Merging Technologies Horus converter. Users installing the Ravenna ASIO driver must remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs (if ever you had a pre-beta version installed). Merging plans to eventually release a Core Audio driver for Mac users. Documentation and links below.

This new Ovation 4.1.11 version (in sync with Pyramix v8.1.11) includes bug fixes to the previously available Ovation 4.1 version. Please carefully read the release notes and the installation procedure below.

INSTALLATION:WARNING: Since Ovation v4.1 Beta2 the installer comes with a new MassCore version, please follow instruction in the release notes or installation guide (page 10) links are available below WARNING: Users currently running in MassCore on a Core2Duo should NOT update to Ovation v4.1 WARNING: Make sure that you have receive your new v8 keys before proceeding with the v4 Release (v3 keys are not valid) - At Ovation v4.1 install there will be “Bonjour” pending requirements, please proceed with this installation and afterwards the Ovation installer will start. Once Ovation is installed it is Mandatory that you reboot your system.

Ravenna Driver for ASIO:The Ravenna Driver will allow the running of Ravenna in ASIO (PC Windows) with your Merging Technologies Horus converter. Users installing the Ravenna ASIO driver should remove their previous installed version under the Windows Programs (if ever you had a pre-beta version installed).

This VCube 4.1 version includes the H264 support along with improvements and bug fixes, refer to the release notes for more details. Note that the VCube 4.1.11 version is in sync with the Pyramix v8.1.11 release.

Installation procedure:- Make sure that you have received your new v4 keys before proceeding with the VCube 4.1 installation- Merging recommends that you remove the previous version of VCube installed prior to install VCube 4.1 - You might be warned of pending requirements at installation please proceed and install accordingly if so- For users with Pyramix and VCube installed on the same system, it is mandatory that you upgrade your Pyramix to v8.1.11 release to go along side VCube v4.1.11

Notes:- The Dolby E (Encode/Decode) comes as a separate installer and is not bundled within the VCube installer. Please contact support@merging.com in order to have access to it. - Only one ASIO device will be listed and can be used with the current VCube 4.1 installer.More Installation Troubleshooting: http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6467

Compressed Audio File Formats:- DirectShow technology support (MP3, WMA, AAC, ..) some additional 3rd party codecs might be needed. For SRC proper support, we recommend that users install the codec packs available here if they haven’t done so already. http://forum.merging.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=5755